Raul A. Cardona
Whittier
Summary
To obtain a position where I can use my knowledge and work ethics so that I may thrive along with the company.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Lead/Expeditor/Flexo Machine Assistant
International Paper Co Box Plant
04.2017 - Current
- Started as shipping lead. Sent booking requests to freight forwarders and generated bills of lading.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks to production management.
- Communicated between customers, suppliers and shipping companies to check on deliveries.
- Incharge of shipping dept when supervisor was not present
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records
- Loaded/Unloaded trailers and containers, pulled completed load pallets from a production line and staged product utilizing a sit down forklift
- Moved to production dept as an Expeditor where I had to learn safety practices and procedures to be an assistant/fill in to all machines (Flexo, Die Cut, Unitizer, Baler and Forklift Operator).
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Remained as a Flexo machine operator assistant
- Learned to set up Flexo machine when changing orders as well as the Extendo component.
- Mounted print plates, cutting dies and changing knives.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Shipping Forklift Operator
ManpowerGroup
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Assigned to International Paper Co Box Plant.
- Pulled finished goods pallets from production lines safely and efficiently to keep 5 production machines going.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Made BOL's and other paper work for shipments.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Dispatched drivers.
Forklift Operator
Ranstad USA
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Assigned to Mainfreight.
- Pulled orders utilizing a paper pick list or RF scanner.
- Consolidated and transferred remaining low quantities while pulling orders.
- 2nd shift floor lead of around 15 people.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Supervised and helped in whatever way it would expedite orders in a efficient manner.
- Operated sit down, order picker and stand up reach fork lift.
- Made BOL's and any special instructions for shipments.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Loaded and off-loaded trailers.
Forklift Operator
First Rate Staffing
02.2016 - 07.2016
- Assigned to Phillips (truck and trailer parts)
- Shipped orders utilizing UPS and FedEx software. Made packing slip and confirmed orders in company system.
- Checked other peoples completed orders for quantity and weight accuracy.
- Pulled freight orders utilizing stand up reach lift.
- Loaded pallets onto wrap machine and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping utilizing sit down lift.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using my many years of experience.
Forklift Driver
Rally Staffing
08.2015 - 12.2015
- For (Traffic Tech)
- Load/Off Load Containers, Trailers, Bobtails with Forklift or by hand
- Using Hand Held scanner receive items, add location & pull orders
- Load inventory pallets onto racks with Stand Up Reach
- Pull door & window orders with Cherry Picker and a Platform
- Scan out all items and place corresponding Shipping Labels per order.
- Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Painter
Pirate Staffing
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Seasonal Painting with Excel Construction at various Southern California Bank of America locations.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
Insulation Installer
Western Industrial Ceramics
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Make insulation modules to specific sizes according to layout
- In warehouse make fiber gaskets for orders using a stamping press
- MIG Weld bases and tines for fiber installation
- Pound and Straighten fiber after insulation to ensure quality and customer satisfaction
- Operate Air Rammer for molding plastic insulation
- On job site contact with liaison and do prep work such as run 110/220V power lines, gas hoses, load and unload equipment around using forklift and ensure that equipment is not obstructing anyone and is safe for use.
Order/Tire Clerk
Ecology Auto Parts
05.2013 - 02.2014
- Shipping & Receiving ∙ Received
- Safety Equipment and Tire orders via Fax, Email or Cell Phone
- I would create a Work Order, pull/package items and process the Order
- Issue out all ordered parts from Inventory and transfer them to their corresponding location
- Make Tire and Division Work Orders
- Maintain control over all parts Shipping and Receiving
- Maintain proper and accurate inventory levels
- Distribute parts or tires to corresponding Supervisor, Mechanic or Tire Tech.
Monitor
AGR Group Inc
11.2011 - 06.2012
- Sales Calls) Quality Control, ∙ Supervised a team of 9-25
- Sales Representatives by listening to their sales calls and prepared Quality Control Reports for management and supervisors
- Ensured Sales Representatives were not misleading customers and were following company policies as well as state regulations
- Call customers and followed up customers satisfaction
- Coach sales representatives if they lacked proper sales techniques
- Complete daily Dialer Reports for Quality Control Supervisors that included:
- Sales stats for commercial and residential, fluctuations, and report if the management team assisted sales representatives with the available tools to meet their sales goals.
Columbia Medical Assembly Technician/ Shipping & Receiving
03.2008 - 05.2011
- Custom assembly of orthopedic products that required patients specific body measurements to improve their quality of life
- (Examples: bath transfer systems, stainless bathing chairs, wheelchairs, car seats ect.) ∙ Other duties included: Inventory accountability, notified purchasing on depleting stock and custom parts
- Responsible for assigned products Quality Control, Vendor Return and Return
- Authorization Reports
- Update BOM's (Bill of Materials)
- Worked with Engineer and CEO on new product development R&D (Research &
- Development)
- Back up for Shipping and Receiving.
Pirate Staffing Agency
11.2007 - 03.2008
- Three Months assignment to (Columbia Medical) Stayed with the company on permanent basis.
Driver
DHL Express
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Responsible for own rout, sort corresponding freight, scan, organize and load freight into truck for delivery
- Pick up and deliver all freight to the customers by their requested time
- Assisted customers with shipping documents
- Manage route in a limited time to ensure that the freight arrives to its destinations on the date and time as requested
- Responsible for company's delivery truck and my own safety.
Stamping Press Operator
CORESTAFF Services, TABC Toyota
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Press operations, die changes and setups
- Connect air pressure hoses and maintenance
- Secure that all parts were fault free and of the highest quality
- Moved up to First and Second Press Operator on Assembly line.
Education
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA2004
High School Diploma -
John Glenn High School
Norwalk, CA2003
Skills
- 10yrs Experienced & Certified Forklift Sit Down, Stand Up Reach & Cherry Picker
- Proficient in Loading/Unloading, Operating Scanner for Order Pulling/Picking, Locating, Shipping and Receiving
- Experienced in some Admin fields (Create Work Orders, Vendor Returns, Part Numbers & Order Processing)
- Basic Blue Print reading skills
- 3yrs Manufacturing, Assembly & Quality Control Experience
- 4yrs Production Experience
- Some Experience in MIG Welding & Stamping Press Operation
- Computer Skills in Windows, Word, Excel and Email
- Familiar with FedEx, DHL and UPS Shipping Software and Procedures
- Inventory Audits and Cycle Counts
- Staff Training
- Punctual and Reliable
- Self-Motivated and Independent
- Warehousing Operations
- Safety Procedures
- Merchandise Staging
- Attention to Detail
- Shipping and Receiving
- Records Management
- Certified Forklift Driver
- Warehouse Software Systems
Timeline
Shipping Lead/Expeditor/Flexo Machine Assistant
International Paper Co Box Plant
04.2017 - Current
Shipping Forklift Operator
ManpowerGroup
01.2017 - 04.2017
Forklift Operator
Ranstad USA
07.2016 - 11.2016
Forklift Operator
First Rate Staffing
02.2016 - 07.2016
Forklift Driver
Rally Staffing
08.2015 - 12.2015
Insulation Installer
Western Industrial Ceramics
06.2014 - 08.2015
Painter
Pirate Staffing
02.2014 - 06.2014
Order/Tire Clerk
Ecology Auto Parts
05.2013 - 02.2014
Monitor
AGR Group Inc
11.2011 - 06.2012
Columbia Medical Assembly Technician/ Shipping & Receiving
03.2008 - 05.2011
Pirate Staffing Agency
11.2007 - 03.2008
Driver
DHL Express
01.2005 - 01.2007
Stamping Press Operator
CORESTAFF Services, TABC Toyota
01.2004 - 01.2005
Rio Hondo College
High School Diploma -
John Glenn High School
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